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Cast & Crew

Mike Newell
Director
Billy Bob Thornton
As Russell Bell
John Cusack
As Nick Falzone
Cate Blanchett
As Connie Falzone
Martin Roach
As Pilot (voice)
Angelina Jolie
As Mary Bell
Kurt Fuller
As Ed Clabes
John Carroll Lynch
As Doctor Freeze

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"Pushing Tin" is a comedy-drama film that centers around the intense rivalry between two air traffic controllers, Nick Falzone (John Cusack) and Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton), who work at the New York TRACON. Nick, who is known for his confidence and arrogance, feels threatened by Russell's arrival and the two engage in a series of escalating pranks and one-upmanship. Their rivalry eventually leads to dangerous situations, including a bomb threat and a near-collision between two planes. Alongside their professional competition, the film also explores the personal lives of the two men and their relationships with their wives. Ultimately, the film culminates in a climactic showdown between Nick and Russell, where they must work together to land a plane safely despite their differences.

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You can stream Pushing Tin on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Pushing Tin include The Truman Show, Life Is Beautiful, Sideways, The Green Butchers, Rushmore, The Terminal.

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Pushing Tin was released in theaters on April 23, 1999.